Two cases of obturator hernia in patients undergoing hemodialysis: case report and literature review

Two cases of obturator hernia in patients undergoing hemodialysis: case report and literature review

Abstract Background Obturator hernia (OH) is an extremely rare abdominal wall hernia with risk factors including aging, female sex, emaciation, and increased abdominal pressure. Its symptoms are nonspecific, and diagnosis is often delayed; however, this delay can lead to a fatal course. Therefore, e...

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Main Authors: Kosei Yamaguchi, Mineaki Kitamura, Junichiroh Hashiguchi, Takashi Harada, Satoshi Funakoshi, Susumu Eguchi, Hiroshi Mukae, Tomoya Nishino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-05-01
Series:Renal Replacement Therapy
Subjects:
Aging
Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease
Hemodialysis
Intestinal obstruction
Obturator hernia
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41100-022-00411-w

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s41100-022-00411-w

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